Gorgonzola Dolce Powdered Cheese

Powdered Gorgonzola Dolce is the milder, younger version of Italian blue cheese, grated for spreads and pastas. Under HTS 0406.20.28.00 as other blue-veined powder, meeting 80-95% milkfat natural butter specs. Creamier texture than piccante.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.24Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If younger wheels not fully powdered

Fresh Cheddar-like blues in certain quotas if not grated.

0404.90.30Higher: 32% vs 17.5%

If whey-derived with mineral removal

Modified whey from blue production if lactose/proteins altered.

1901.20.05Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If mixed with sugar for confection

Sweetened dairy mixes under infant/prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate dolce vs piccante aging; affects potential reclass to fresh

Humidity control in shipping to prevent clumping misread as ungrated

EU-Italy coordination for quota share under blue-mold aggregate

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